Mikael Stanne: “Another of Niklas’ songs, and we didn’t know what to do with it at first, but we turned it into something unusual for us, long verses, a few breaks in between, and I’m very happy that it became the last song. It’s sombre and perfect for the end, it feels like closing the book. I have a hard time when I listen to albums that end on a weird note, before you’re ready for it.”
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Mikael Stanne: “Another of Niklas’ songs, and we didn’t know what to do with it at first, but we turned it into something unusual for us, long verses… read more
Mikael Stanne: “Another of Niklas’ songs, and we didn’t know what to do with it at first, but we turned it into something unusual for us, long verses, a few breaks in between, and I’m ve… read more
Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1989 by singer Mikael Stanne and guitarist Niklas Sundin as Septic Broiler before changing their name in 1991. They are considered to be one of the earliest pioneers of the Gothenburg metal style. They have kept a mostly consistent line-up. Anders Jivarp has played drums since joining the band shortly after its formation, with Anders Fridén and Martin Henriksson. Rhythm guitarist Mikael Stanne switched to vocals after Anders Fridén's departure. When his predecessor Fredrik Johansson left in 1998,… read more